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THE CARNIVAL OF TRICARICO AND TRANSHUMANCE

Stay at Borgo San Gaetano at this time of year gives you the opportunity to participate in the Carnival of Tricarico, characterized by forms that evoke the ancient transhumance.
In fact, some forms have the shape of cows or Heifers, other bulls. The former are covered with multicolored ribbons (formerly of skin), the latter wearing clothes and black masks, all governed by a V. Each mask has a cowbell and bulls and cows can be distinguished from the sound and shape of the same.
The bells ring out all together creating a confused and chaotic atmosphere, pace, people hear these sounds while the herd crosses the country.
In this noisy caravan will combine the count and Countess, masks that represent noble families in the wake of their livestock during the transhumance.
After lunch and the afternoon parade accompanied by Chariots, such as Quaremma (lent), enormous puppet of Carnival is burned in piazza Garibaldi while Quaremma mourns his death and attacks everyone with his biting satire.
The evening ends with a concert in the piazza.
We are waiting for you at Borgo San Gaetano for original and magical experience!

Basilicata Arbereshe: Moliterno

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A stay at Borgo San Gaetano we can offer unique experiences such as getting in touch with Basilicata Arbereshe.
Arbereshe indicates both th...

Basilicata Arbereshe: Moliterno

A stay at Borgo San Gaetano we can offer unique experiences such as getting in touch with Basilicata Arbereshe.
Arbereshe indicates both the spoken language that the name of the Albanians of Italy.
The culture arbereshe is still characterised by specific and characteristic elements, which make the presence of Albanian communities a strong element of enrichment for the local community as a whole.
The specificity of that culture you find traditions, customs, art, gastronomy, jealously preserved even today in many countries, in particular of southern Italy.
In San Costantino Albanese can take a dip in the world Arbereshe!
The town of San Costantino Albanese, founded in 1534 by Albanian refugees, lies on the eastern slopes of the Timpa San Nicola, enclosed on three sides and open only to s. Paolo Albanese and Sarmento, major tributary of the river Sinni.
In Basilicata, plus s. Costantino Albanese, other centres of origin arbereshe are s. Paolo Albanese, Barile, Ginestra, Maschito and Brindisi di Montagna, but only Saint Constantine and Saint Paul Greek Byzantine rite and retain much of the traditions of the country of origin, such as language, folklore and cuisine.
The oldest part of the village of Saint Constantine is divided into upper (katundi alartaz) and lower (katundi ahimaz): the two ends were characterized by the presence of two churches, one dedicated to our Lady of grace at the top, still existing, and one dedicated to our Lady of Katistea in the lower part, demolished to make way for a new road. The two churches are connected by via Skanderberg, which cuts across the country from top to bottom, spreading at the town's main square that faces the mother church, dedicated to Saint Constantine the great. Going up towards the West, on the Hill outside the country, there is the sanctuary of the Madonna della Stella, protector of the country and religious heart of the community.
Book your holiday with us and we will give you all the directions to access 4 interesting routes in this area: 1) Etnomuseo Arbereshe culture; 2 Greek Orthodox Churches); 3) Adventure Park; 4) the flight of the Eagle.

Tricarico, the village of levante

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Borgo San Gaetano is a village-hotel where comfort, you will find many suggestions for unique destinations within walking distance from our ...

Tricarico, the village of levante

Borgo San Gaetano is a village-hotel where comfort, you will find many suggestions for unique destinations within walking distance from our hotel, including the famous Matera, city of rocks, but not only.
A few kilometres from Borgo to Saint Gaetano you can dive into oriental flavours, Norman and medieval forms reminiscences that intertwine creating Tricarico. A community that boasts houses of worship, mansions, archaeology and numerous historical and artistic testimonies which make Tricarico a destination to live slowly, savoring every corner and detail.
The history of Tricarico, deeply marked by the Arab domination, seems to have begun around the year 849.
Between the ninth and tenth centuries the Arabs settled permanently in the territory, giving their tracks into the urban fabric, as can be seen by visiting the districts Ràbata and Saracena. Follow the Byzantines were also very influential in the tricaricesi culture and traditions, to the point that the religious celebrations were held according to the Greek Rite until the first half of the ' 200.
The medieval old town is one of the most important and best preserved in Basilicata and streets and alleys take on different appearances depending on the domination from which they were put in feet.
Come and stay at Borgo San Gaetano and offer you plenty of suggestions in order to visit the town of Tricarico to touch a fascinating place and steeped in history.

Rural churches, assets lost and found. Walk or bike

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Borgo San Gaetano is an invitation to discover another region of Basilicata, over Matera city of rocks and equally authentic.
Our guests wi...

Rural churches, assets lost and found. Walk or bike

Borgo San Gaetano is an invitation to discover another region of Basilicata, over Matera city of rocks and equally authentic.
Our guests will be able to trace the history of the community through unusual perspectives and endless expanses of parched earth especially green or the Sun, between the hills and the countryside.
The great absentee is the man: the human presence, in fact, is evoked through the signs that leaves in places: unpredictable shapes of plow furrows until much more impactful rural churches.
Churches and rural chapels represent an important testimony of the deep religiosità̀ and peasant of traditional worship of centuries past. These small and simple buildings of worship, sometimes embellished with decorative architectural elements, mainly were erected to allow participation in the religious ritual to farm workers and their families without letting them go too far by workplaces.
A stay at Borgo San Gaetano will provide various suggestive routes in nature to discover hidden treasures that tell the life of the past. We are waiting for you!

The Park of Gallipoli Cognato Piccole Dolomiti Lucane

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Stay at Borgo San Gaetano offers the possibility to meet and experience different types of experiences. This time we propose visiting the Pa...

The Park of Gallipoli Cognato Piccole Dolomiti Lucane

Stay at Borgo San Gaetano offers the possibility to meet and experience different types of experiences. This time we propose visiting the Park of Gallipoli Cognato Piccole Dolomiti Lucane which is about 70 km from Bernalda, Matera, city of rocks.
The Park has an extensive network of trails designed to meet the needs of both experienced hikers and lovers of simple walks to experience direct contact with nature.
The core services of the Park of Gallipoli Cognato and Piccole Dolomiti Lucane is manufactured in località Palazzo, in the municipality of Accettura, along the road that connects the junction of Campomaggiore on Basentana (S.S. 407) to Accettura. This is also the starting point for many tours and excursions as well as educational and recreational activities in the Park.
For details on the various trails within the Park of Gallipoli Cognato Piccole Dolomiti Lucane, please visit their website.

The Inland Area, the Magna Greece hidden. Bike paths/bike.

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Borgo San Gaetano offers unusual paths which, by motorcycle or bicycle, allow you to discover places off the beaten track, making you discov...

The Inland Area, the Magna Greece hidden. Bike paths/bike.

Borgo San Gaetano offers unusual paths which, by motorcycle or bicycle, allow you to discover places off the beaten track, making you discover the beauty of our region at the slow pace of the bicycle or motorcycle.
Starting from Borgo San Gaetano, the first stop is located on a plain Old Pomarico 415 meters above sea level, a site of about three hectares, identified as Pomarico Old. It is a settlement that can be placed in the time starting from the 6th century. BC until the third century. BC. Archaeological excavations and surveys carried out from 1989 to 1996 have revealed traces of large buildings and many archaeological finds such as ceramic table ware, amphorae, from fire and glass, as well as jewelry, coins and metal artifacts.
From here you proceed-always for internal roads-to New York City: the color of its narrow streets, white, and red roof tiles are reminiscent of the Andalusian villages. The highest part and old New York City is the ward Terravecchia. To see the Castle, the mother church, the Church of the Annunziata and the ancient gate of the country. The heart of the village is Piazza Umberto I. At the entrance to the village, the castle of St Basil, founded as a fortified farm in the 7th century a.d.
With a bicycle, this route takes away half a day-not counting lunches and stops. With a motorcycle, the location is ideal for a trip out of town full of good food, pristine landscapes without straying too far from the village.
A stay at Borgo San Gaetano provides this and many other unique and unrepeatable experiences that we will be happy to advise you.
We are waiting for you at Borgo san Gaetano!

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